Types of conformity Flashcards
1
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What is conformity?
A
A change in behaviours of beliefs as a result of real or imagined pressure/influence from others
2
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What is compliance?
A
In public the views of the majority are accepted, in private the original views are still held
3
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Why do people comply?
A
To gain approval or to fit in with others
4
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What is identification?
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We conform to the values of a group because we value something about them
5
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Why do people identify?
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They identify with the group so they want to be a part of it, they agree publically but not privately
6
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What is internalisation?
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Public and private change of behaviour
7
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Why do people internalise?
A
They analyse the groups choices and agree with them and permenantly change behavior
